Announcement Overview
HAMILTON — To help support victims and prevent crime, the Ontario government is
allocating up to $200,000 for Hamilton Police Service. The funding is being provided
through the Civil Remedies Grant Program.
Funding will support the Intimate Partner Violence Support Program through the hiring of a support coordinator who will work alongside the Hamilton Police Service to assist survivors in accessing critical services, and prevent the escalation of violence through education, safety planning, and risk assessment.
“As Parliamentary Assistant to the Attorney General, I am proud to announce the
$200,000 investment for Hamilton Police Service. Through the leadership of Premier Ford and Attorney General Downey, our provincial government is investing in safety and support for victims when they need it most,” said Monica Ciriello, the Member of Provincial Parliament for Hamilton Mountain. “We are strengthening frontline supports for survivors of intimate partner violence, as a part of our plan to build a safer Hamilton”
Through the 2026-28 Civil Remedies Grant Program, Ontario is allocating $5 million in cash and proceeds seized from criminals to help 27 law enforcement agencies and
community and Indigenous organizations fight crime and strengthen public safety across the province.
“Our government is protecting Ontario by using every available tool, including civil
forfeiture, to help police and community partners confront and dismantle criminal
networks that prey on our communities,” said Attorney General Doug Downey. “Crime should never pay, and these seized funds will help communities support victims of crime and break the cycle of offending.”
Funding through the Civil Remedies Grant Program is provided through the forfeiture of property or money that has been used for or results from crime
Quick Facts
- In 2021, Ontario reinvested $1.5 million in cash and proceeds seized from
criminals to support 18 community projects focused on helping victims of crime
and strengthening local crime prevention. - Through the Protect Ontario Through Safer Streets and Stronger Communities
Act, the Keeping Criminals Behind Bars Act and related measures, Ontario is
keeping communities safe and protecting victims of crime. - Ontario is investing over $2.3 million over three years to expand access to the
Independent Legal Advice program which provides free legal advice to victims of sexual assault, human trafficking, intimate partner violence and other sexual
offences. - Ontario is protecting young victims and witnesses of crime by investing $4.2
million to expand the Child Victim Witness Program to seven new communities. - The Civil Remedies Grant Program is funded exclusively by assets seized and
sold through the Civil and Administrative Forfeiture Program, including vehicles,
luxury handbags, jewelry, cash and real estate.
Quotes
“Our government will continue to support victims and children of intimate partner violence by ensuring access to resources and services that help them navigate some of the most difficult times of their lives. Through the Civil Remedies Grant Program, Hamilton Police Services’ Intimate Partner Violence Unit will be able to assist more survivors with critical support options, guidance throughout investigative processes, and preventative de-escalation and safety planning tools that save lives and help victims and their families feel secure and protected in their homes, and in the City of Hamilton”
– Neil Lumsden
MPP for Hamilton East–Stoney Cree
“The creation of an Intimate Partner Violence Coordinator strengthens our ability to support victims and deliver a consistent, trauma-informed response. With the support of the Civil Remedies Grant, we can take a more proactive approach by enhancing safety, strengthening partnerships, and improving outcomes for those impacted by intimate partner violence.”
– Chief Frank Bergen
Chief of Police, Hamilton Police Service“This investment allows for the addition of an advocate to work alongside the Intimate Partner Violence Unit to offer a victim-centered approach to intimate partner violence investigations, while also focusing on early intervention for individuals involved in non-criminal domestic disputes. We are committed to working with our partners to continue to provide a trauma-informed response to intimate partner violence across Hamilton,
streamlining support and resources for victims and their children, and providing thorough follow up during investigations.”– Bruce Moffat
Victim Services Administrator, Hamilton Police Service
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